Galong is located in New South Wales about 94.6 km north west of Canberra and 714.6 km south west of Lyra. Galong has a latitude of 34.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Galong, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Galong homeowners to install solar. They give "STCs" (small-scale technology certificates) to people who add a solar power system to their home.
The government divides the country into "Zones" depending on the rated solar potential. You get more support or less depending on your zone. Galong is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Galong during 2024 would give you 96 ST Certificates worth $3830.40 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Galong will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Galong
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 29 | $1157.10 |
| 4 kW | 38 | $1516.20 |
| 5 kW | 48 | $1915.20 |
| 6 kW | 58 | $2314.20 |
| 6.6 kW | 63 | $2513.70 |
| 10 kW | 96 | $3830.40 |
| 12 kW | 116 | $4628.40 |
| 15 kW | 145 | $5785.50 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Galong by month. The maximum is 7.52 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.34 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.06 | 7.52 |
| Feb | 23.61 | 6.56 |
| Mar | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Apr | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| May | 10.79 | 3.00 |
| Jun | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Jul | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Aug | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Sep | 16.62 | 4.62 |
| Oct | 21.39 | 5.94 |
| Nov | 24.21 | 6.72 |
| Dec | 26.83 | 7.45 |
Figures from the weather station at Cowra, which is approximately 89.5 km from Galong.
Galong, NSW is in the 2585 postcode area which has around 16 solar installations under 10 kW and about 20 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 151 households in the 2585 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.56 kW) for about every 9.4 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Galong.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Photon Energy Solutions | 15.8km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 35.3km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 40.4km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Gerindtec | 40.9km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 42.7km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Yass Valley Solar | 42.7km | Yass Valley Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Ygrene Energy | 42.7km | Ygrene Energy is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Abundant Solar | 43.0km | Abundant Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra | 44.3km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Suncurrent | 47.5km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| Eclipse Solar Brokers | 58.8km | Eclipse Solar Brokers is based in Murrumbateman, NSW. |
| Capital Valley Solar | 80.3km | Capital Valley Solar is based in Taylor, ACT. |
| ACT SOLAR POWER | 81.3km | ACT SOLAR POWER is based in Charnwood, ACT. |
| JE Tobin Electrical | 82.7km | JE Tobin Electrical is based in Tumut, NSW. |
| ACT Solar and Electrical | 85.0km | ACT Solar and Electrical is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician | 85.1km | Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| ACT Solar Power | 85.2km | ACT Solar Power is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| Midwest Solar & Electrical | 85.4km | Midwest Solar & Electrical is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar | 85.5km | Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Clean Sun Energy | 85.6km | Clean Sun Energy is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| IMS ENERGY | 86.0km | IMS ENERGY is based in Belconnen, ACT. |
| 4D ENERGY | 86.5km | 4D ENERGY is based in Belconnen, ACT. |
| Leaf Electrical | 87.1km | Leaf Electrical is based in Bruce, ACT. |
| Symmetry Solar | 87.5km | Symmetry Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| EPC Solar | 87.6km | EPC Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| SolarArk | 87.7km | SolarArk is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| ECG Electrical | 87.7km | ECG Electrical is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Galong
Sunlight Hours in Galong
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 27 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Galong
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Galong, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Galloways Hill, QLD, which is about 2720.0 kms away.
The data used for this page was sourced from Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator, Australian Bureau of Meterology, Australian Photovoltanic Institute, Clean Energy Council, Government Solar Incentives sites, open source Australian postcode data and other online sources.